A day (actually 2 yrs) in the life of President Bush (8/13/05): many photos

WhiteHouse.gov ^ | 8/16/05

[Wolfstar]

PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: While the President, First Lady and the dogs were relaxing at their ranch today two pieces of blog-related news surfaced having nothing to do with his stance on speaking with Iraq War protesters, or his polices, or whether or not Judge Roberts will be confirmed. This news is considerably less political.

You see, The President is now doing one of the hippest things on the planet -- the President is podcasting!

In the meantime, a hoax claiming that the President and a number of his administration officials had been indicted became the #1 search term on the blog indexing service Technorati today. This is an example of a new form of political war -- the netwar -- and fellow FReepers should be aware of the ease with which such disinformation can be cooked up and spread. There is no real news, but activists are able to perform culture disinformation and jamming activities which exploit inherent vulnerabilities in search engines.

THE WEEK AHEAD: There were only a few WH press briefings this week, and none yesterday. So no scheduling info is available today.

QUOTE OF THE DAY: From the Presidential Radio Address, Saturday, August 13, 2005:

The recent violence in Iraq is a grim reminder of the brutal nature of the enemy we face in the war on terror. Our mission in Iraq is tough because the enemy understands the stakes. The terrorists know that a free Iraq in the heart of the Middle East will be a crippling blow to their hateful ideology. And that is why our work in Iraq is a vital part of the war on terror we're waging around the world.

This war on terror arrived on our shores on September the 11th, 2001. Since that day, the terrorists have continued to kill -- in Madrid, Istanbul, Jakarta, Casablanca, Riyadh, Bali, Baghdad, London, and elsewhere. The enemy remains determined to do more harm. The terrorists kill indiscriminately, but with a clear purpose -- they're trying to shake our will. They want to force free nations to retreat so they can topple governments across the Middle East, establish Taliban-like regimes in their place, and turn the Middle East into a launching pad for attacks against free people.

The terrorists cannot defeat us on the battlefield. The only way they can win is if we lose our nerve. That will not happen on my watch. Withdrawing our troops from Iraq prematurely would betray the Iraqi people, and would cause others to question America's commitment to spreading freedom and winning the war on terror. So we will honor the fallen by completing the mission for which they gave their lives, and by doing so we will ensure that freedom and peace prevail.

[n-tres-ted]

Absolutely wonderful pictures!! Thank you so much.

[Wolfstar]

During a visit to Oak Mountain State Park, the President confers with a young YMCA day camper, June 21, 2001.

[luvie]

What a wonderful scroll through history. Thank you so much for these pictures, some of which are making me a little teary.....but in a good way. God bless this President!!!!!

[Wolfstar]

The President greets the crowd after giving remarks to the American Associations of Community Colleges annual convention in Minneapolis, MN, April 26, 2004.

Being congratulated upon receiving an honorary doctorate degree during the commencement ceremonies for Concordia University near Milwaukee, WS, May 14, 2004.

[lysie]

Infuriates me to the point of tears because I know no matter what this good man does, the hateful crowd will continue to spread lies.

[Wolfstar]

At the Annual Peace Officers' Memorial Service at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., May 15, 2004.

[Cobra64]

Yes. W IS a class act.

[Wolfstar]

The President greets reserve military personnel and their families at Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna, Ohio, May 25, 2004.

Visiting doctors and nurses at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville, Tenn., May 27, 2004.

[snugs]

Indeed it is the same with the Vice President the media and many of the Democrats paint him as this evil dark figure when IMHO all he has ever wanted to do is serve his country to the best of his ability. These people do not understand men who want to serve they are always looking for ulterior motives and if they cannot find them they invent them.

[Wolfstar]

Talking with World War II Veterans Jose Ramos Chavez, left, and his younger brother Joe Diego Chavez, both of Albuquerque, NM. The brothers served in the Army during WWII. Jose took part in the D-Day invasion at Normandy, France, and Joe served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters.

[Wolfstar]

Ever the impish lad, Dubya stops by a lemonade stand along his motorcade route in Raleigh, North Carolina, July 7, 2004.

[snugs]

Anyone who has a crumb of decency looking at those photos can tell that the Cindy women and that other one on the Factor the other evening are telling a pack of lies regarding their meeting with the President.

[Wolfstar]

The President meets USA Freedom Corps Greeter Grace McCarthy, 83, upon his arrival in Marquette, MI, July 13, 2004. Ms. McCarthy has volunteered more than 4,000 hours with local groups, including the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program in Marquette.

GWB chats with Ray Cuttle, the owner of the La Tropicana Café in Ybor City, FL, July 16, 2004.

The President greets firemen at Northeastern Illinois Public Training Academy in Glenview, Illinois, July 22, 2004.

[Cobra64]

Infuriates me to the point of tears because I know no matter what this good man does, the hateful crowd will continue to spread lies.

I agree. And I'm a guy. (We're not supposed to have emotions....).

[Wolfstar]

Certainly a personal highlight of his presidency, President Bush is greeted by the Afghan girls soccer team after he delivered remarks to the athletes at the International Children's Games and Cultural Festival in Cleveland, Ohio, July 30, 2004.

[beyond the sea]

Fabulous pictures!

[Wolfstar]

Greeting audience members at the 122nd Annual Knights of Columbus Convention in Dallas, Texas, Aug. 3, 2004.

The President talks with audience members at the Katzenmeyer family farm in Le Sueur, MN, Aug. 4, 2004.

Greeting audience members at the 2004 UNITY: Journalists of Color conference in Washington, D.C., Aug. 6, 2004.

[Wolfstar]

A sea of waving hands and flags bid farewell to the President as he departs the South Lawn aboard Marine One, Sept. 1, 2004.

The President visits with vicitims of Hurricane Frances at an emergency relief center in Ft. Pierce, FL, Sept. 8, 2004.

Talking with an American Red Cross worker.

[Wolfstar]

The President talks with residents at the Millvale, PA, Fire Department during a visit to the area recently flooded by Tropical Depression Ivan, Sept. 22, 2004.

[Wolfstar]

The President hugs Sharon Smith, mother of Garret Smith, who committed suicide in 2003. Mrs. Smith is married to Sen. Gordon Smith, R-OR. GWB signed S. 2634, the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act, in the Roosevelt Room, Oct. 21, 2004. The act authorizes the spending of $82 million for youth suicide prevention programs at college campus mental health centers.